KR20230023145A - Electronic device including shielding member - Google Patents

Abstract

The present invention relates to an electronic device including a shielding member, which can reduce the performance degradation of a flexible display. The electronic device comprises: a hinge plate at least partially coupled between first and second support members; a first housing at least partially coupled to a first side of the hinge plate; a second housing; and a flexible display formed to be unfolded and folded.

Description

Electronic device including a shielding member {ELECTRONIC DEVICE INCLUDING SHIELDING MEMBER}

Various embodiments of the present disclosure relate to an electronic device including at least one shielding member.

The use of electronic devices such as foldable smart phones is increasing, and various functions are being provided to the electronic devices.

The electronic device may provide a user with various information such as text, image, or video using a display.

The electronic devices are being miniaturized, and users' desire for display expansion is increasing.

In a foldable electronic device such as a foldable-type smart phone, a first housing including a first support member and a second housing including a second support member are folded or unfolded around a hinge module. It can be operated in an unfolding state.

For example, the foldable electronic device may be operated in an in-folding and/or out-folding manner by rotating the first housing and the second housing using a hinge module.

The foldable electronic device may include a flexible display disposed at an upper portion corresponding to the first housing and the second housing and at least partially crossing the first housing and the second housing.

When the first and second housings of the foldable electronic device are folded or unfolded through a hinge module, the flexible display may also be folded or unfolded together.

The foldable electronic device may detachably include a stylus pen (eg, an electronic pen) capable of inputting text or pictures on the flexible display using an electromagnetic resonance method.

The flexible display may include a digitizer for detecting a signal input using a stylus pen (eg, an electronic pen).

In the foldable electronic device, the first support member and the second support member at least partially coupled to the hinge module may be made of a conductive material (eg, metal). The first support member and/or the second support member made of a conductive material may be magnetized by an external magnet force. The magnetization region of the first support member and/or the second support member may be shielded using a shield member having high magnetic permeability. When the first support member and/or the second support member are not magnetized, the shield member may increase a reactance value of a certain portion of the digitizer. If the reactance value increases in a certain portion of the digitizer, the digitizer may not be able to obtain a flat LC resonant frequency and may not be able to detect a signal input using the stylus pen. In this case, the flexible display may not perform normal functions.

Various embodiments of the present disclosure may provide an electronic device capable of preventing deterioration in performance of a flexible display (eg, a digitizer) by using at least one shielding member.

The technical problem to be achieved in the present disclosure is not limited to the technical problem mentioned above, and other technical problems not mentioned can be clearly understood by those skilled in the art from the description below. There will be.

An electronic device according to various embodiments of the present disclosure includes a hinge plate at least partially coupled between a first support member on which a first magnet is disposed and a second support member on which a second magnet is disposed, and the first support member. A first housing coupled to at least a portion of the first side of the hinge plate and at least a portion coupled to the second side of the hinge plate using the second support member, and using the hinge plate to A first housing, a second housing configured to be expandable and foldable, and a flexible display supported on upper portions of the first support member and the second support member and configured to be expandable and foldable, the flexible display comprising: a display A panel, a support plate disposed on a lower surface of the display panel, a first digitizer and a second digitizer disposed spaced apart from each other through a second gap on the lower surface of the support plate, and on the lower surface of the first digitizer and the second digitizer, The 1-1 shielding member and the 1-2 shield member, the 1-1 shield member and the 1-2 shield member disposed apart from each other through a third gap, are spaced apart from each other through a fourth gap. A 3-1 shielding member disposed on an upper surface of the first magnetization region of the first support member in the first space between the first metal plate and the second metal plate, the first metal plate and the first support member. and spaced apart from the 3-1 shielding member through a sixth gap and disposed on an upper surface of the second magnetization region of the second support member in a second space between the second metal plate and the second support member. a 3-2 shielding member, and a 4-1 shielding member disposed on an upper surface of the 3-1 shield member and disposed to surround at least a portion of the 3-1 shield member through the sixth gap; Spaced apart from the 4-1 shielding member through the sixth gap, disposed on the upper surface of the 3-2 shield member, and the 3-2 shield A 4-2 shielding member disposed to surround at least a portion of the member through the sixth gap may be included.

According to various embodiments of the present invention, at least one shield member is disposed on a folding axis of the hinge module adjacent to the magnetization region of the first support member, and at least one shield member is disposed on the folding axis of the hinge module adjacent to the magnetization region of the second support member. By disposing one shielding member, it is possible to reduce performance degradation of the flexible display due to the magnetized regions of the first and/or second supporting members.

In addition to this, various effects identified directly or indirectly through this document may be provided.

In connection with the description of the drawings, the same or similar reference numerals may be used for the same or similar elements .
1A is a block diagram of an electronic device in a network environment according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.
1B is a block diagram of a display module according to various embodiments of the present invention.
2A and 2B are diagrams of an unfolded state of an electronic device (eg, a foldable electronic device) viewed from the front and rear sides according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.
3A and 3B are views of a folded state of an electronic device according to various embodiments of the present disclosure viewed from the front and rear sides.
4A is a diagram schematically illustrating an exploded perspective view of an electronic device according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.
4B is a diagram illustrating a state before a flexible display of an electronic device according to various embodiments of the present disclosure is disposed on top of a first housing and a second housing.
FIG. 5 is a cross-sectional view schematically illustrating an embodiment of a part of CC′ after the flexible display of the electronic device disclosed in FIG. 4B according to various embodiments of the present disclosure is disposed above the first housing and the second housing; .
FIG. 6 is a cross-sectional view schematically illustrating various embodiments of a part of CC′ after the flexible display of the electronic device disclosed in FIG. 4B according to various embodiments of the present disclosure is disposed on top of the first housing and the second housing; .

1A is a block diagram of an electronic device 101 within a network environment 100, according to various embodiments.

Referring to FIG. 1A , in a network environment 100, an electronic device 101 communicates with an electronic device 102 through a first network 198 (eg, a short-range wireless communication network) or through a second network 199. It may communicate with at least one of the electronic device 104 or the server 108 through (eg, a long-distance wireless communication network). According to an embodiment, the electronic device 101 may communicate with the electronic device 104 through the server 108 . According to an embodiment, the electronic device 101 includes a processor 120, a memory 130, an input module 150, an audio output module 155, a display module 160, an audio module 170, a sensor module ( 176), interface 177, connection terminal 178, haptic module 179, camera module 180, power management module 188, battery 189, communication module 190, subscriber identification module 196 , or the antenna module 197 may be included. In some embodiments, in the electronic device 101, at least one of these components (eg, the connection terminal 178) may be omitted or one or more other components may be added. In some embodiments, some of these components (eg, sensor module 176, camera module 180, or antenna module 197) are integrated into a single component (eg, display module 160). It can be.

The processor 120, for example, executes software (eg, the program 140) to cause at least one other component (eg, hardware or software component) of the electronic device 101 connected to the processor 120. It can control and perform various data processing or calculations. According to one embodiment, as at least part of data processing or operation, processor 120 transfers instructions or data received from other components (e.g., sensor module 176 or communication module 190) to volatile memory 132. , processing commands or data stored in the volatile memory 132 , and storing resultant data in the non-volatile memory 134 . According to one embodiment, the processor 120 includes a main processor 121 (eg, a central processing unit or an application processor) or a secondary processor 123 (eg, a graphic processing unit, a neural network processing unit ( NPU: neural processing unit (NPU), image signal processor, sensor hub processor, or communication processor). For example, when the electronic device 101 includes the main processor 121 and the auxiliary processor 123, the auxiliary processor 123 may use less power than the main processor 121 or be set to be specialized for a designated function. can The secondary processor 123 may be implemented separately from or as part of the main processor 121 .

The secondary processor 123 may, for example, take the place of the main processor 121 while the main processor 121 is in an inactive (eg, sleep) state, or the main processor 121 is active (eg, running an application). ) state, together with the main processor 121, at least one of the components of the electronic device 101 (eg, the display module 160, the sensor module 176, or the communication module 190) It is possible to control at least some of the related functions or states. According to one embodiment, the auxiliary processor 123 (eg, an image signal processor or a communication processor) may be implemented as part of other functionally related components (eg, the camera module 180 or the communication module 190). there is. According to an embodiment, the auxiliary processor 123 (eg, a neural network processing device) may include a hardware structure specialized for processing an artificial intelligence model. AI models can be created through machine learning. Such learning may be performed, for example, in the electronic device 101 itself where the artificial intelligence model is performed, or may be performed through a separate server (eg, the server 108). The learning algorithm may include, for example, supervised learning, unsupervised learning, semi-supervised learning or reinforcement learning, but in the above example Not limited. The artificial intelligence model may include a plurality of artificial neural network layers. Artificial neural networks include deep neural networks (DNNs), convolutional neural networks (CNNs), recurrent neural networks (RNNs), restricted boltzmann machines (RBMs), deep belief networks (DBNs), bidirectional recurrent deep neural networks (BRDNNs), It may be one of deep Q-networks or a combination of two or more of the foregoing, but is not limited to the foregoing examples. The artificial intelligence model may include, in addition or alternatively, software structures in addition to hardware structures.

The memory 130 may store various data used by at least one component (eg, the processor 120 or the sensor module 176) of the electronic device 101 . The data may include, for example, input data or output data for software (eg, program 140) and commands related thereto. The memory 130 may include volatile memory 132 or non-volatile memory 134 .

The program 140 may be stored as software in the memory 130 and may include, for example, an operating system 142 , middleware 144 , or an application 146 .

The input module 150 may receive a command or data to be used by a component (eg, the processor 120) of the electronic device 101 from the outside of the electronic device 101 (eg, a user). The input module 150 may include, for example, a microphone, a mouse, a keyboard, a key (eg, a button), or a digital pen (eg, a stylus pen).

The sound output module 155 may output sound signals to the outside of the electronic device 101 . The sound output module 155 may include, for example, a speaker or a receiver. The speaker can be used for general purposes such as multimedia playback or recording playback. A receiver may be used to receive an incoming call. According to one embodiment, the receiver may be implemented separately from the speaker or as part of it.

The display module 160 may visually provide information to the outside of the electronic device 101 (eg, a user). The display module 160 may include, for example, a display, a hologram device, or a projector and a control circuit for controlling the device. According to an embodiment, the display module 160 may include a touch sensor configured to detect a touch or a pressure sensor configured to measure the intensity of force generated by the touch.

The audio module 170 may convert sound into an electrical signal or vice versa. According to an embodiment, the audio module 170 acquires sound through the input module 150, the sound output module 155, or an external electronic device connected directly or wirelessly to the electronic device 101 (eg: Sound may be output through the electronic device 102 (eg, a speaker or a headphone).

The sensor module 176 detects an operating state (eg, power or temperature) of the electronic device 101 or an external environmental state (eg, a user state), and generates an electrical signal or data value corresponding to the detected state. can do. According to one embodiment, the sensor module 176 may include, for example, a gesture sensor, a gyro sensor, an air pressure sensor, a magnetic sensor, an acceleration sensor, a grip sensor, a proximity sensor, a color sensor, an infrared (IR) sensor, a bio sensor, It may include a temperature sensor, humidity sensor, or light sensor.

The interface 177 may support one or more designated protocols that may be used to directly or wirelessly connect the electronic device 101 to an external electronic device (eg, the electronic device 102). According to one embodiment, the interface 177 may include, for example, a high definition multimedia interface (HDMI), a universal serial bus (USB) interface, an SD card interface, or an audio interface.

The connection terminal 178 may include a connector through which the electronic device 101 may be physically connected to an external electronic device (eg, the electronic device 102). According to one embodiment, the connection terminal 178 may include, for example, an HDMI connector, a USB connector, an SD card connector, or an audio connector (eg, a headphone connector).

The haptic module 179 may convert electrical signals into mechanical stimuli (eg, vibration or motion) or electrical stimuli that a user may perceive through tactile or kinesthetic senses. According to one embodiment, the haptic module 179 may include, for example, a motor, a piezoelectric element, or an electrical stimulation device.

The camera module 180 may capture still images and moving images. According to one embodiment, the camera module 180 may include one or more lenses, image sensors, image signal processors, or flashes.

The power management module 188 may manage power supplied to the electronic device 101 . According to one embodiment, the power management module 188 may be implemented as at least part of a power management integrated circuit (PMIC), for example.

The battery 189 may supply power to at least one component of the electronic device 101 . According to one embodiment, the battery 189 may include, for example, a non-rechargeable primary cell, a rechargeable secondary cell, or a fuel cell.

The communication module 190 is a direct (eg, wired) communication channel or a wireless communication channel between the electronic device 101 and an external electronic device (eg, the electronic device 102, the electronic device 104, or the server 108). Establishment and communication through the established communication channel may be supported. The communication module 190 may include one or more communication processors that operate independently of the processor 120 (eg, an application processor) and support direct (eg, wired) communication or wireless communication. According to one embodiment, the communication module 190 may be a wireless communication module 192 (eg, a cellular communication module, a short-range wireless communication module, or a global navigation satellite system (GNSS) communication module) or a wired communication module 194 (eg, a : a local area network (LAN) communication module or a power line communication module). Among these communication modules, a corresponding communication module is a first network 198 (eg, a short-range communication network such as Bluetooth, wireless fidelity (WiFi) direct, or infrared data association (IrDA)) or a second network 199 (eg, legacy It may communicate with the external electronic device 104 through a cellular network, a 5G network, a next-generation communication network, the Internet, or a telecommunications network such as a computer network (eg, a LAN or a WAN). These various types of communication modules may be integrated as one component (eg, a single chip) or implemented as a plurality of separate components (eg, multiple chips). The wireless communication module 192 uses subscriber information (eg, International Mobile Subscriber Identifier (IMSI)) stored in the subscriber identification module 196 within a communication network such as the first network 198 or the second network 199. The electronic device 101 may be identified or authenticated.

The wireless communication module 192 may support a 5G network after a 4G network and a next-generation communication technology, for example, NR access technology (new radio access technology). NR access technologies include high-speed transmission of high-capacity data (enhanced mobile broadband (eMBB)), minimization of terminal power and access of multiple terminals (massive machine type communications (mMTC)), or high reliability and low latency (ultra-reliable and low latency (URLLC)). -latency communications)) can be supported. The wireless communication module 192 may support a high frequency band (eg, mmWave band) to achieve a high data rate, for example. The wireless communication module 192 uses various technologies for securing performance in a high frequency band, such as beamforming, massive multiple-input and multiple-output (MIMO), and full-dimensional multiplexing. Technologies such as input/output (FD-MIMO: full dimensional MIMO), array antenna, analog beam-forming, or large scale antenna may be supported. The wireless communication module 192 may support various requirements defined for the electronic device 101, an external electronic device (eg, the electronic device 104), or a network system (eg, the second network 199). According to one embodiment, the wireless communication module 192 may be used to realize peak data rate (eg, 20 Gbps or more) for realizing eMBB, loss coverage (eg, 164 dB or less) for realizing mMTC, or U-plane latency (for realizing URLLC). Example: downlink (DL) and uplink (UL) each of 0.5 ms or less, or round trip 1 ms or less) may be supported.

The antenna module 197 may transmit or receive signals or power to the outside (eg, an external electronic device). According to an embodiment, the antenna module 197 may include an antenna including a radiator formed of a conductor or a conductive pattern formed on a substrate (eg, PCB). According to one embodiment, the antenna module 197 may include a plurality of antennas (eg, an array antenna). In this case, at least one antenna suitable for a communication method used in a communication network such as the first network 198 or the second network 199 is selected from the plurality of antennas by the communication module 190, for example. can be chosen A signal or power may be transmitted or received between the communication module 190 and an external electronic device through the selected at least one antenna. According to some embodiments, other components (eg, a radio frequency integrated circuit (RFIC)) may be additionally formed as a part of the antenna module 197 in addition to the radiator.

According to various embodiments, the antenna module 197 may form a mmWave antenna module. According to one embodiment, the mmWave antenna module includes a printed circuit board, an RFIC disposed on or adjacent to a first surface (eg, a lower surface) of the printed circuit board and capable of supporting a designated high frequency band (eg, mmWave band); and a plurality of antennas (eg, array antennas) disposed on or adjacent to a second surface (eg, a top surface or a side surface) of the printed circuit board and capable of transmitting or receiving signals of the designated high frequency band. can do.

At least some of the components are connected to each other through a communication method between peripheral devices (eg, a bus, general purpose input and output (GPIO), serial peripheral interface (SPI), or mobile industry processor interface (MIPI)) and signal ( e.g. commands or data) can be exchanged with each other.

According to an embodiment, commands or data may be transmitted or received between the electronic device 101 and the external electronic device 104 through the server 108 connected to the second network 199 . Each of the external electronic devices 102 or 104 may be the same as or different from the electronic device 101 . According to an embodiment, all or part of operations executed in the electronic device 101 may be executed in one or more external electronic devices among the external electronic devices 102 , 104 , or 108 . For example, when the electronic device 101 needs to perform a certain function or service automatically or in response to a request from a user or another device, the electronic device 101 instead of executing the function or service by itself. Alternatively or additionally, one or more external electronic devices may be requested to perform the function or at least part of the service. One or more external electronic devices receiving the request may execute at least a part of the requested function or service or an additional function or service related to the request, and deliver the execution result to the electronic device 101 . The electronic device 101 may provide the result as at least part of a response to the request as it is or additionally processed. To this end, for example, cloud computing, distributed computing, mobile edge computing (MEC), or client-server computing technology may be used. The electronic device 101 may provide an ultra-low latency service using, for example, distributed computing or mobile edge computing. In another embodiment, the external electronic device 104 may include an internet of things (IoT) device. Server 108 may be an intelligent server using machine learning and/or neural networks. According to one embodiment, the external electronic device 104 or server 108 may be included in the second network 199 . The electronic device 101 may be applied to intelligent services (eg, smart home, smart city, smart car, or health care) based on 5G communication technology and IoT-related technology.

1B is a block diagram 105 of a display module 160, in accordance with various embodiments. Referring to FIG. 1B , the display module 160 may include a display 161 and a display driver IC (DDI) 165 for controlling the display 161 . The DDI 165 may include an interface module 165a, a memory 165b (eg, a buffer memory), an image processing module 165c, or a mapping module 165d. The DDI 165 receives, for example, image data or image information including image control signals corresponding to commands for controlling the image data from other components of the electronic device 101 through the interface module 165a. can do. For example, according to one embodiment, the image information is processed by the processor 120 (eg, the main processor 121 (eg, an application processor) or the auxiliary processor 123 (eg, which operates independently of the function of the main processor 121) Example: the graphic processing device) The DDI 165 can communicate with the touch circuit 168 or the sensor module 176 through the interface module 165a. At least a portion of the received image information may be stored in the memory 165b, for example, in units of frames, and the image processing module 165c may, for example, convert at least a portion of the image data to characteristics of the image data or Preprocessing or postprocessing (eg, resolution, brightness, or size adjustment) may be performed based on at least the characteristics of the display 161. The mapping module 165d performs preprocessing or postprocessing through the image processing module 165c. A voltage value or a current value corresponding to the image data may be generated According to an exemplary embodiment, the generation of the voltage value or the current value may be a property of pixels of the display 161 (eg, an array of pixels). RGB stripe or pentile structure), or the size of each sub-pixel) At least some pixels of the display 161 are based, for example, at least in part on the voltage value or current value By being driven, visual information (eg, text, image, or icon) corresponding to the image data may be displayed through the display 161 .

According to one embodiment, the display module 160 may further include a touch circuit 168 . The touch circuit 168 may include a touch sensor 168a and a touch sensor IC 168b for controlling the touch sensor 168a. The touch sensor IC 168a may control the touch sensor 168a to detect, for example, a touch input or a hovering input to a specific location of the display 161 . For example, the touch sensor IC 168b may detect a touch input or a hovering input by measuring a change in a signal (eg, voltage, light amount, resistance, or charge amount) for a specific position of the display 161 . The touch sensor IC 168b may provide information (eg, location, area, pressure, or time) on the sensed touch input or hovering input to the processor 120 . According to an embodiment, at least a part of the touch circuit 168 (eg, the touch sensor IC 168b) is disposed as a part of the display driver IC 165, the display 161, or outside the display module 160. It may be included as part of other components (eg, the auxiliary processor 123).

According to an embodiment, the display module 160 may further include at least one sensor (eg, a fingerprint sensor, an iris sensor, a pressure sensor, or an illumination sensor) of the sensor module 176 or a control circuit for the sensor module 176 . In this case, the at least one sensor or a control circuit thereof may be embedded in a part of the display module 160 (eg, the display 161 or the DDI 165) or a part of the touch circuit 168. For example, when the sensor module 176 embedded in the display module 160 includes a biometric sensor (eg, a fingerprint sensor), the biometric sensor is biometric information associated with a touch input through a partial area of the display 161. (e.g. fingerprint image) can be acquired. For another example, when the sensor module 176 embedded in the display module 160 includes a pressure sensor, the pressure sensor may acquire pressure information associated with a touch input through a part or the entire area of the display 161. can According to one embodiment, the touch sensor 168a or sensor module 176 may be disposed between pixels of a pixel layer of the display 161 or above or below the pixel layer.

Electronic devices according to various embodiments disclosed in this document may be devices of various types. The electronic device may include, for example, a portable communication device (eg, a smart phone), a computer device, a portable multimedia device, a portable medical device, a camera, a wearable device, or a home appliance. An electronic device according to an embodiment of the present document is not limited to the aforementioned devices.

Various embodiments of this document and terms used therein are not intended to limit the technical features described in this document to specific embodiments, but should be understood to include various modifications, equivalents, or substitutes of the embodiments. In connection with the description of the drawings, like reference numbers may be used for like or related elements. The singular form of a noun corresponding to an item may include one item or a plurality of items, unless the relevant context clearly dictates otherwise. In this document, "A or B", "at least one of A and B", "at least one of A or B", "A, B or C", "at least one of A, B and C", and "A Each of the phrases such as "at least one of , B, or C" may include any one of the items listed together in that phrase, or all possible combinations thereof. Terms such as "first", "second", or "first" or "secondary" may simply be used to distinguish a given component from other corresponding components, and may be used to refer to a given component in another aspect (eg, importance or order) is not limited. A (e.g., first) component is said to be "coupled" or "connected" to another (e.g., second) component, with or without the terms "functionally" or "communicatively." When mentioned, it means that the certain component may be connected to the other component directly (eg by wire), wirelessly, or through a third component.

The term "module" used in various embodiments of this document may include a unit implemented in hardware, software, or firmware, and is interchangeable with terms such as, for example, logic, logical blocks, parts, or circuits. can be used as A module may be an integrally constructed component or a minimal unit of components or a portion thereof that performs one or more functions. For example, according to one embodiment, the module may be implemented in the form of an application-specific integrated circuit (ASIC).

According to various embodiments, each component (eg, module or program) of the above-described components may include a single object or a plurality of entities, and some of the plurality of entities may be separately disposed in other components. there is. According to various embodiments, one or more components or operations among the aforementioned corresponding components may be omitted, or one or more other components or operations may be added. Alternatively or additionally, a plurality of components (eg modules or programs) may be integrated into a single component. In this case, the integrated component may perform one or more functions of each of the plurality of components identically or similarly to those performed by a corresponding component of the plurality of components prior to the integration. . According to various embodiments, the actions performed by a module, program, or other component are executed sequentially, in parallel, iteratively, or heuristically, or one or more of the actions are executed in a different order, or omitted. or one or more other actions may be added.

2A and 2B are diagrams of an unfolded state of an electronic device (eg, a foldable electronic device) viewed from the front and rear sides according to various embodiments of the present disclosure. 3A and 3B are views of a folded state of an electronic device according to various embodiments of the present disclosure viewed from the front and rear sides.

According to various embodiments, the embodiments disclosed in FIGS. 1A and 1B may be included in the embodiments disclosed in FIGS. 2A to 3B. For example, the electronic device 200 disclosed in FIGS. 2A to 3B includes the processor 120, memory 130, input module 150, sound output module 155, display module 160, audio module 170, sensor module 176, interface 177, connection terminal 178, haptic module 179, camera module 180, antenna module 197 and/or subscriber identification module 196 can include The electronic device illustrated in FIGS. 2A to 3B may include a foldable electronic device 200 .

Referring to FIGS. 2A to 3B , an electronic device 200 (eg, a foldable electronic device) according to various embodiments of the present disclosure includes a hinge device (eg, a hinge plate 320 of FIG. 4A ) to be foldable with respect to each other. )) (eg, a hinge module) a pair of housings 210 and 220 (eg, a foldable housing structure) rotatably coupled with respect to the folding axis (A), a pair of housings 210, 220) disposed through the flexible display 230 (eg, the first display, foldable display, or main display) and/or the sub-display 300 disposed through the second housing 220 ( Example: a second display).

According to various embodiments, at least a portion of the hinge device (eg, the hinge plate 320 of FIG. 4A ) is disposed not to be visible from the outside through the first housing 210 and the second housing 220, and in an unfolded state. , It can be disposed invisible from the outside through the hinge cover 310 (eg, hinge housing) covering the foldable part. In this document, the side on which the flexible display 230 is disposed may be defined as the front side of the electronic device 200, and the side opposite to the front side may be defined as the back side of the electronic device 200. A surface surrounding the space between the front and rear surfaces may be defined as a side surface of the electronic device 200 .

According to various embodiments, the pair of housings 210 and 220 include a first housing 210 and a first housing 210 foldably arranged with respect to each other through a hinge device (eg, the hinge plate 320 of FIG. 4A). 2 housing 220 may be included. The pair of housings 210 and 220 are not limited to the shapes and combinations shown in FIGS. 2A to 3B , and may be implemented by other shapes or combinations and/or combinations of parts. The first housing 210 and the second housing 220 may be disposed on both sides with respect to the folding axis A, and may have a generally symmetrical shape with respect to the folding axis A. According to some embodiments, the first housing 210 and the second housing 220 may be asymmetrically folded with respect to the folding axis A. The first housing 210 and the second housing 220 may form different angles or distances from each other depending on whether the electronic device 200 is in an unfolded state, a folded state, or an intermediate state.

According to various embodiments, the first housing 210 is connected to a hinge device (eg, the hinge plate 320 of FIG. 4A ) in an unfolded state of the electronic device 200, and covers the front of the electronic device 200. a first face 211 disposed facing, a second face 212 facing the opposite direction of the first face 211, and/or a first space between the first face 211 and the second face 212 It may include a first side member 213 surrounding at least a part of.

According to various embodiments, the second housing 220 is connected to a hinge device (eg, the hinge plate 320 of FIG. 4A ) in an unfolded state of the electronic device 200, and covers the front of the electronic device 200. a third face 221 facing the third face 221, a fourth face 222 facing the opposite direction of the third face 221, and/or a second space between the third face 221 and the fourth face 222. It may include a second side member 223 surrounding at least a portion of.

According to various embodiments, the first surface 211 faces substantially the same direction as the third surface 221 in an unfolded state, and at least partially faces the third surface 221 in a folded state. there is.

According to various embodiments, the electronic device 200 may include a recess 201 formed to accommodate the flexible display 230 through structural coupling of the first housing 210 and the second housing 220. . The recess 201 may have substantially the same size as the flexible display 230 .

According to various embodiments, the hinge cover 310 (eg, the hinge housing) may be disposed between the first housing 210 and the second housing 220 . The hinge cover 310 may be disposed to cover a portion (eg, at least one hinge module) of a hinge device (eg, the hinge plate 320 of FIG. 4A ). The hinge cover 310 may be covered by parts of the first housing 210 and the second housing 220 or exposed to the outside according to the unfolded, folded, or intermediate state of the electronic device 200. .

According to various embodiments, when the electronic device 200 is in an unfolded state, at least a portion of the hinge cover 310 may be covered by the first housing 210 and the second housing 220 and may not be substantially exposed. When the electronic device 200 is in a folded state, at least a portion of the hinge cover 310 may be exposed to the outside between the first housing 210 and the second housing 220 . When the first housing 210 and the second housing 220 are in an intermediate state in which they are folded with a certain angle, the hinge cover 310 connects the first housing 210 and the second housing 220 It may be at least partially exposed to the outside of the electronic device 200 between them. For example, an area where the hinge cover 310 is exposed to the outside may be less than a completely folded state. The hinge cover 310 may at least partially include a curved surface.

According to various embodiments, when the electronic device 200 is in an unfolded state (eg, the state of FIGS. 2A and 2B ), the first housing 210 and the second housing 220 form an angle of about 180 degrees and are flexible. The first area 230a, the second area 230b, and the folding area 230c of the display 230 may form the same plane and face substantially the same direction (eg, the z-axis direction). In another embodiment, when the electronic device 200 is in an unfolded state, the first housing 210 rotates at an angle of about 360 degrees with respect to the second housing 220 so that the second surface 212 and the fourth surface 222 ) may be reversed so that they face each other (eg, out-folding method).

According to various embodiments, when the electronic device 200 is in a folded state (eg, the state of FIGS. 3A and 3B ), the first surface 211 of the first housing 210 and the first surface 211 of the second housing 220 The three sides 221 may be disposed facing each other. In this case, the first area 230a and the second area 230b of the flexible display 230 form a narrow angle (eg, a range of 0 degrees to about 10 degrees) to each other through the folding area 230c, and They may be arranged to face each other.

According to various embodiments, at least a portion of the folding region 230c may be deformed into a curved shape having a predetermined curvature. When the electronic device 200 is in an intermediate state, the first housing 210 and the second housing 220 may be disposed at a certain angle to each other. In this case, the first region 230a and the second region 230b of the flexible display 230 may form an angle greater than that of the folded state and smaller than that of the unfolded state, and the curvature of the folding region 230c is in the folded state. It may be smaller than the case and may be larger than the expanded state.

According to various embodiments, the first housing 210 and the second housing 220 are at a specified folding angle between a folded state and an unfolded state through a hinge device (eg, the hinge plate 320 of FIG. 4A). A stop angle can be formed (eg free stop function). In some embodiments, the first housing 210 and the second housing 220, through a hinge device (eg, the hinge plate 320 of FIG. 4A), based on a specified inflection angle, in an unfolded or folded direction. As a result, it may be continuously operated while being pressurized.

According to various embodiments, the electronic device 200 includes at least one display (eg, the flexible display 230 and the sub display 300) disposed in the first housing 210 and/or the second housing 220. , input device 215, sound output device 227, 228, sensor modules 217a, 217b, 226, camera modules 216a, 216b, 225, key input device 219, indicator (not shown), or At least one of the connector ports 229 may be included. In some embodiments, the electronic device 200 may omit at least one of the above-described components or may additionally include at least one other component.

According to various embodiments, the at least one display (eg, the flexible display 230 or the sub-display 300) is provided by a hinge device (eg, the hinge device of FIG. 4A ) from the first surface 211 of the first housing 210. The flexible display 230 (eg, the first display) disposed to be supported by the third surface 221 of the second housing 220 through the hinge plate 320 and in the inner space of the second housing 220 It may include a sub display 300 (eg, a second display) disposed to be at least partially visible from the outside through the fourth surface 222 . In some embodiments, the sub display 300 may be disposed to be visible from the outside through the second surface 212 in the inner space of the first housing 210 . According to an embodiment, the flexible display 230 may be mainly used in an unfolded state of the electronic device 200, and the sub display 300 may be mainly used in a folded state of the electronic device 200. According to an embodiment, the electronic device 200, in an intermediate state, displays the flexible display 230 and/or the sub-display 300 based on the folding angles of the first housing 210 and the second housing 220. It can also be controlled for availability.

According to various embodiments, the flexible display 230 may be disposed in an accommodation space formed by a pair of housings 210 and 220 . For example, the flexible display 230 may be disposed in a recess 201 formed by the pair of housings 210 and 220, and in an unfolded state, the front surface of the electronic device 200 It can be arranged so as to occupy substantially most of it. According to an embodiment, at least a portion of the flexible display 230 may be deformed into a flat or curved surface. The flexible display 230 includes a first area 230a facing the first housing 210, a second area 230b facing the second housing 220, and the first area 230a and the second area 230b. ) and may include a folding region 230c facing a hinge device (eg, the hinge plate 320 of FIG. 4A). According to one embodiment, the area division of the flexible display 230 is only an exemplary physical division by a pair of housings 210 and 220 and a hinge device (eg, the hinge plate 320 of FIG. 4A ), and substantially Through the pair of housings 210 and 220 and the hinge device (eg, the hinge plate 320 of FIG. 4A ), the flexible display 230 can be seamlessly displayed as one entire screen. The first region 230a and the second region 230b may have a generally symmetrical shape or a partially asymmetrical shape with respect to the folding region 230c.

According to various embodiments, the electronic device 200 includes a first rear cover 240 disposed on the second surface 212 of the first housing 210 and a fourth surface 222 of the second housing 220. It may include a second rear cover 250 disposed thereon. In some embodiments, at least a portion of the first rear cover 240 may be integrally formed with the first side member 213 . In some embodiments, at least a portion of the second rear cover 250 may be integrally formed with the second side member 223 . According to one embodiment, at least one of the first rear cover 240 and the second rear cover 250 is a substantially transparent plate (eg, a glass plate including various coating layers, or a polymer plate) or an opaque plate. can be formed

According to various embodiments, the first rear cover 240 may be, for example, coated or colored glass, ceramic, polymer, metal (eg, aluminum, stainless steel (STS), or magnesium), or any of the above materials. It may be formed by an opaque plate, such as a combination of at least the two. The second back cover 250 may be formed through a substantially transparent plate, such as, for example, glass or polymer. In this case, the second display 300 may be disposed to be visible from the outside through the second rear cover 250 in the inner space of the second housing 220 .

According to various embodiments, the input device 215 may include a microphone. In some embodiments, the input device 215 may include a plurality of microphones arranged to detect the direction of sound.

According to various embodiments, the sound output devices 227 and 228 may include speakers. According to one embodiment, the audio output devices 227 and 228 include a receiver 227 disposed through a fourth surface 222 of the second housing 220 and a second side surface of the second housing 220. An external speaker 228 disposed through at least a portion of the member 223 may be included. In some embodiments, the input device 215, sound output devices 227, 228 and connector 229 are disposed in spaces of the first housing 210 and/or the second housing 220, and the first housing 210 and/or may be exposed to the external environment through at least one hole formed in the second housing 220 . In some embodiments, holes formed in the first housing 210 and/or the second housing 220 may be commonly used for the input device 215 and the sound output devices 227 and 228 . In some embodiments, the sound output devices 227 and 228 may include a speaker (eg, a piezo speaker) that operates while excluding holes formed in the first housing 210 and/or the second housing 220. there is.

According to various embodiments, the camera modules 216a, 216b, and 225 include the first camera module 216a disposed on the first surface 211 of the first housing 210 and the second camera module 216a of the first housing 210. The second camera module 216b disposed on the surface 212 and/or the third camera module 225 disposed on the fourth surface 222 of the second housing 220 may be included. According to an embodiment, the electronic device 200 may include a flash 218 disposed near the second camera module 216b. Flash 218 may include, for example, a light emitting diode or a xenon lamp. According to one embodiment, the camera modules 216a, 216b, and 225 may include one or a plurality of lenses, an image sensor, and/or an image signal processor. In some embodiments, at least one of the camera modules 216a, 216b, and 225 includes two or more lenses (eg, wide-angle and telephoto lenses) and image sensors, and the first housing 210 and/or Alternatively, they may be disposed together on either side of the second housing 220 .

According to various embodiments, the sensor modules 217a, 217b, and 226 may generate electrical signals or data values corresponding to an internal operating state of the electronic device 200 or an external environmental state. According to one embodiment, the sensor modules 217a, 217b, and 226 include the first sensor module 217a disposed on the first surface 211 of the first housing 210 and the second sensor module 217a of the first housing 210. A second sensor module 217b disposed on the surface 212 and/or a third sensor module 226 disposed on the fourth surface 222 of the second housing 220 . In some embodiments, the sensor modules 217a, 217b, and 226 may include a gesture sensor, a grip sensor, a color sensor, an IR (infrared) sensor, an ambient light sensor, an ultrasonic sensor, an iris recognition sensor, or a distance detection sensor (eg, time-of-flight (TOF) sensor). It may include at least one of a flight (of flight) sensor or a light detection and ranging (LiDAR) sensor.

According to various embodiments, the electronic device 200 may further include at least one of a sensor module (not shown), for example, an air pressure sensor, a magnetic sensor, a biosensor, a temperature sensor, a humidity sensor, or a fingerprint recognition sensor. there is. In some embodiments, the fingerprint identification sensor may be disposed through at least one side member of the first side member 213 of the first housing 210 and/or the second side member 223 of the second housing 220. may be

According to various embodiments, the key input device 219 may be exposed to the outside through the first side member 213 of the first housing 210 . In some embodiments, the key input device 219 may be disposed to be exposed to the outside through the second side member 223 of the second housing 220 . In some embodiments, the electronic device 200 may not include some or all of the key input devices 219, and the key input devices 219 that are not included are displayed on at least one display 230, 300. It may be implemented in other forms such as soft keys. In another embodiment, the key input device 219 may be implemented using a pressure sensor included in at least one display 230 or 300 .

According to various embodiments, the connector port 229 is a connector (eg a USB connector or It may include an IF module (interface connector port module). In some embodiments, the connector port 229 further includes a separate connector port (eg, an ear jack hole) for performing a function of transmitting and receiving audio signals with an external electronic device, or performing a function of transmitting and receiving audio signals. You may.

According to various embodiments, at least one camera module 216a, 225 among the camera modules 216a, 216b, and 225, at least one sensor module 217a, 226 among the sensor modules 217a, 217b, and 226, and / or the indicator may be arranged to be exposed through at least one display (230, 300). For example, the at least one camera module 216a or 225, the at least one sensor module 217a or 226, and/or the indicator may be placed in the inner space of the at least one housing 210 or 220, and the at least one display 230 , 300) is disposed under the display area and is perforated to a cover member (eg, a window layer (not shown) of the flexible display 230 and/or the second rear cover 250) or transparent It can be arranged to be in contact with the external environment through the area. According to an embodiment, the area where the at least one display 230 or 300 and the at least one camera module 216a or 225 face each other is a part of an area displaying content and may be formed as a transmissive area having a certain transmittance. . According to one embodiment, the transmission region may be formed to have a transmittance in a range of about 5% to about 20%. The transmission area may include an area overlapping with an effective area (eg, a field of view area) of at least one camera module 216a or 225 through which light for forming an image formed by an image sensor passes. For example, a transmissive area of at least one display 230 or 300 may include an area having a lower pixel density than the surrounding areas. For example, the transmissive area may replace the opening. For example, at least one of the camera modules 216a and 225 may include an under display camera (UDC) or an under panel camera (UPC). In other embodiments, some of the camera modules or sensor modules 217a and 226 may be arranged to perform their functions without being visually exposed through the display. For example, an area facing the camera modules 216a and 225 and/or the sensor modules 217a and 226 disposed below the at least one display 230 and 300 (eg, a display panel) is called an under display (UDC). As a camera structure, a perforated opening may not be necessary.

4A is a diagram schematically illustrating an exploded perspective view of an electronic device according to various embodiments of the present disclosure. 4B is a diagram illustrating a state before a flexible display of an electronic device according to various embodiments of the present disclosure is disposed on top of a first housing and a second housing.

Referring to FIG. 4A , the electronic device 200 includes a flexible display 230 (eg, a first display), a sub display 300 (eg, a second display), a hinge plate 320, and a pair of support members. (eg: first support member 261, second support member 262), at least one substrate 270 (eg, printed circuit board (PCB)), first housing 210, 2 may include a housing 220 , a first rear cover 240 and/or a second rear cover 250 .

According to various embodiments, the flexible display 230 includes a display panel 430 (eg, a flexible display panel), a support plate 450 disposed under the display panel 430 (eg, in a -z-axis direction), and a support. A pair of metal plates 461 and 462 disposed below the plate 450 (eg, in the -z-axis direction) may be included.

According to various embodiments, the display panel 430 includes a first panel area 430a corresponding to the first area (eg, the first area 230a of FIG. 2A ) of the flexible display 230 and a first panel area ( 430a) and a second panel area 430b corresponding to the second area of the flexible display 230 (eg, the second area 230b of FIG. 2A ) and the first panel area 430a and the second panel It may connect the area 430b and include a third panel area 430c corresponding to the folding area of the flexible display 230 (eg, the folding area 230c of FIG. 2A ).

According to various embodiments, the support plate 450 is disposed between the display panel 430 and the pair of support members 261 and 262 and covers the first panel area 430a and the second panel area 430b. It may be formed to have a material and shape for providing a planar support structure and a bendable structure for helping flexibility to the third panel region 430c. According to an embodiment, the support plate 450 may be formed of a conductive material (eg, metal) or a non-conductive material (eg, polymer or fiber reinforced plastics (FRP)). According to an embodiment, the pair of metal plates 461 and 462 are interposed between the support plate 450 and the pair of support members 261 and 262 in the first panel area 430a and the third panel. A first metal plate 461 disposed to correspond to at least a portion of the region 430c and a second metal plate 462 disposed to correspond to at least portions of the second panel region 430b and the third panel region 430c can include According to an embodiment, the pair of metal plates 461 and 462 are formed of a metal material (eg, SUS), so that they can help to reinforce the ground connection structure and rigidity for the flexible display 230 .

According to various embodiments, the sub display 300 may be disposed in a space between the second housing 220 and the second rear cover 250 . According to one embodiment, the sub display 300 is visible from the outside through substantially the entire area of the second rear cover 250 in the space between the second housing 220 and the second rear cover 250. can be placed.

According to various embodiments, at least a portion of the first support member 261 may be coupled to the second support member 262 through the hinge plate 320 in a foldable manner. According to an embodiment, the electronic device 200 includes at least one wiring member disposed from at least a portion of the first support member 261 to a portion of the second support member 262 across the hinge plate 320. 263) (eg, a flexible printed circuit board (FPCB)). According to one embodiment, the first support member 261 may extend from the first side member 213 or may be disposed in a manner structurally combined with the first side member 213 . According to an embodiment, the electronic device 200 may include a first space provided through the first support member 261 and the first rear cover 240 (eg, the first space 2101 of FIG. 2A ). there is.

According to various embodiments, the first housing 210 (eg, the first housing structure) may be configured through a combination of the first side member 213, the first support member 261, and the first rear cover 240. can According to one embodiment, the second support member 262 may extend from the second side member 223 or may be disposed in such a way as to be structurally combined with the second side member 223 . According to an embodiment, the electronic device 200 may include a second space provided through the second support member 262 and the second rear cover 250 (eg, the second space 2201 of FIG. 2A ). there is.

According to various embodiments, the second housing 220 (eg, the second housing structure) may be configured through a combination of the second side member 223, the second support member 262, and the second rear cover 250. can According to an embodiment, at least a portion of the at least one wiring member 263 and/or the hinge plate 320 may be supported by at least a portion of the pair of support members 261 and 262 . According to an embodiment, at least one wiring member 263 may be disposed in a direction (eg, an x-axis direction) crossing the first support member 261 and the second support member 262 . According to an embodiment, at least one wiring member 263 may be disposed in a direction (eg, an x-axis direction) substantially perpendicular to a folding axis (eg, the y-axis or the folding axis A of FIG. 2A ). .

According to various embodiments, the at least one substrate 270 may include a first substrate 271 disposed in the first space 2101 and a second substrate 272 disposed in the second space 2201. there is. According to an embodiment, the first board 271 and the second board 272 may include at least one electronic component disposed to implement various functions of the electronic device 200 . According to an embodiment, the first substrate 271 and the second substrate 272 may be electrically connected through at least one wiring member 263 .

According to various embodiments, the electronic device 200 may include at least one battery 291 or 292 . According to one embodiment, the at least one battery 291 and 292 is disposed in the first space 2101 of the first housing 210 and is electrically connected to the first substrate 271 and the first battery 291 and A second battery 292 disposed in the second space 2201 of the second housing 220 and electrically connected to the second substrate 272 may be included. According to one embodiment, the first support member 261 and the second support member 262 may further include at least one swelling hole for the first battery 291 and the second battery 292 .

According to various embodiments, the first housing 210 may include a first rotation support surface 214 , and the second housing 220 may include a second rotation support surface corresponding to the first rotation support surface 214 . (224). According to one embodiment, the first rotation support surface 214 and the second rotation support surface 224 may include a curved surface corresponding to the curved outer surface of the hinge cover 310 . According to an embodiment, the first rotational support surface 214 and the second rotational support surface 224 cover the hinge cover 310 when the electronic device 200 is in an unfolded state, thereby preventing the hinge cover 310 from being formed. The back side of the electronic device 200 may not be exposed or only partially exposed. According to an embodiment, when the electronic device 200 is in a folded state, the curved shape of the hinge cover 310 rotates along the outer surface of the first rotational support surface 214 and the second rotational support surface 224 to form a hinge cover. At least a portion of 310 may be exposed to the rear surface of the electronic device 200 .

According to various embodiments, the electronic device 200 may include at least one antenna 276 disposed in the first space 2201 . According to one embodiment, at least one antenna 276 may be disposed between the first battery 291 and the first rear cover 240 in the first space 2201 . According to one embodiment, the at least one antenna 276 may include, for example, a near field communication (NFC) antenna, a wireless charging antenna, and/or a magnetic secure transmission (MST) antenna. According to an embodiment, the at least one antenna 276 may, for example, perform short-range communication with an external device or wirelessly transmit/receive power required for charging. In some embodiments, the antenna structure is formed by at least a portion of the first side member 213 or the second side member 223 and/or a portion of the first support member 261 and the second support member 262 or a combination thereof. can be formed.

According to various embodiments, the electronic device 200 includes at least one electronic component assembly 274 or 275 and/or additional support members 263 disposed in the first space 2101 and/or the second space 2201. , 273) may be further included. For example, at least one of the electronic component assemblies 274 and 275 may include an interface connector port assembly 274 or a speaker assembly 275 .

According to various embodiments, the electronic device 200 includes a first waterproof structure (WP1) disposed between the first metal plate 461 and the first support member 261 and a second metal plate ( 462) and a second waterproof structure (WP2) disposed between the second support member 262. According to an embodiment, in the first waterproof structure WP1, at least one first waterproof space 4811, 4812, 4813 is formed between the first metal plate 461 and the first support member 261. A disposed first waterproof member 481 may be included. According to an embodiment, the second waterproof structure WP2 is a second waterproof structure disposed such that at least one second waterproof space 4821 is formed between the second metal plate 462 and the second support member 262. A member 482 , a third waterproof member 483 and a fourth waterproof member 484 may be included. According to one embodiment, the fourth waterproof member 484 may be disposed to connect the separated space with a step difference between the second waterproof member 482 and the third waterproof member 483 .

According to various embodiments, the at least one first waterproof space 4811 is an electronic component disposed between the first metal plate 461 and the first support member 262 through the first waterproof member 481 ( Example: As a wiring structure for connecting the first digitizer 521 of FIG. 5 to the first space 2101, it may be arranged to accommodate a through path of a cable member (eg, FPCB). According to one embodiment, the at least one second waterproof space 4821 is formed through the second waterproof member 482 , the third waterproof member 483 and the fourth waterproof member 484 , and the second metal plate 462 . ) and the second support member 262. As a wiring structure for connecting an electronic component (eg, the second digitizer 522 of FIG. 5) to the second space 2201, a cable member (eg, FPCB) It can be arranged to accommodate the through path of. According to an embodiment, the at least one first waterproof space 4812 and 4813 is an area corresponding to at least one electronic component (eg, a camera module or a sensor module) arranged to be supported by the first support member 261 . can accommodate

In the electronic device 200 according to an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure, at least one waterproof member 481 , 482 , 483 , and 484 includes a first support member 261 of a first housing 210 and a first metal plate ( 461) and/or between the second support member 262 of the second housing 220 and the second metal plate 462. ) When the flexible display 230 is separated from the pair of housings 210 and 220 for maintenance, the flexible display 230 is damaged through at least one waterproof member 481, 482, 483, and 484. This phenomenon can be reduced, and since at least one waterproof member (481, 482, 483, 484) is disposed avoiding the rear surface of the flexible display 230, external visibility is improved and surface quality can be secured. can

Referring to FIG. 4B , in an electronic device 200 according to various embodiments of the present disclosure, a flexible display 230 includes a first support member 261 (eg, a first housing 210), a hinge plate 320 and It may be disposed above (eg, in the z-axis direction) of the second support member 262 (eg, the second housing 220).

According to various embodiments, the flexible display 230 may be disposed and supported above the first support member 261, the hinge plate 320, and the second support member 262 (eg, in the z-axis direction). . An edge of the flexible display 230 may be surrounded by the first side member 213 of the first housing 210 and the second side member 223 of the second housing 220 .

According to various embodiments, at least one magnet 301 or 303 may be disposed inside the first side member 213 . According to one embodiment, at least one magnet (301, 303) is partially disposed in a first direction (eg, -y axis direction) between the first side member 213 and the first support member 261 It may include a third magnet 303 partially disposed in the second direction (eg, the y-axis direction) between the first magnet 301 and the first side member 213 and the first support member 261. there is.

According to various embodiments, at least one magnet 302 or 304 may be disposed inside the second side member 223 . According to one embodiment, according to one embodiment, at least one magnet (302, 304) is between the second side member 223 and the second support member 262 in a first direction (eg, -y axis direction) ) The second magnet 302 partially disposed in the second direction (eg, the y-axis direction) between the second side member 223 and the second support member 262, and the fourth magnet partially disposed in the y-axis direction ( 304) may be included.

According to various embodiments, when the electronic device 200 is in a folded state, the first magnet 301 and the second magnet 302 are coupled by magnetic force, and the third magnet 303 and the fourth magnet 304 Can be combined by magnetic force.

FIG. 5 is a cross-sectional view schematically illustrating an embodiment of a part of part C-C′ after the flexible display of the electronic device disclosed in FIG. 4B according to various embodiments of the present disclosure is disposed above the first housing and the second housing; .

According to various embodiments, the embodiments of the foldable electronic device 200 disclosed in FIG. 5 may include the embodiments disclosed in FIGS. 1A to 4B .

In the description of the following embodiments, the same reference numerals are assigned to substantially the same components as those of the above-described embodiments disclosed in FIGS. 1A to 4B, and redundant descriptions of functions thereof may be omitted.

Referring to FIG. 5 , the foldable electronic device 200 according to various embodiments of the present disclosure uses a hinge plate 320 (eg, the hinge plate 320 of FIG. 4A or 4B ) as a reference (eg, a folding axis ( A)) may include a first support member 261 (eg, the first housing 210) and a second support member 262 (eg, the second housing 220) folded while facing each other. . In the foldable electronic device 200 , the flexible display 230 may be disposed on top surfaces (eg, first surfaces in the z-axis direction) of the first support member 261 and the second support member 262 . The flexible display 230 may be disposed such that at least a portion of the first housing 210 receives support from at least a portion of the second housing 220 through the hinge plate 320 .

According to one embodiment, the first support member 261 (eg, the first support member 261 of FIG. 4B) is at least partially coupled to the first side (eg, in the x-axis direction) of the hinge plate 320. It can be. The second support member 262 (eg, the second support member 262 of FIG. 4B ) may be at least partially coupled to the second side (eg, in the -x-axis direction) of the hinge plate 320 . The first support member 261 and the second support member 262 may be configured to be in an unfolded state and/or a folded state with respect to the hinge plate 320 (eg, an A axis). . The flexible display 230 is supported on top of the first support member 261 and the second support member 262, and the first support member 261 and the second support member 262 through the hinge plate 320. Depending on the unfolded state and the folded state, it may be configured to be expanded and folded.

According to an embodiment, the first magnet 301 is disposed on the upper surface (eg, the first surface in the z-axis direction) of the end of the first support member 261 in the first direction (eg, the x-axis direction). can The second magnet 302 may be disposed on the top surface (eg, the first surface in the z-axis direction) of the end of the second support member 262 in the second direction (eg, the -x-axis direction). The first magnet 301 and the second magnet 302 may be coupled by magnetic force when the foldable electronic device 200 is folded.

According to various embodiments, the first magnet 301 may be disposed between the first side member 213 and the first support member 261 as described with reference to FIG. 4B . The second magnet 302 may be disposed between the second side member 223 and the second support member 262 .

According to various embodiments, the first support member 261 may form a first magnetized region 501 adjacent to the folding axis A of the hinge plate 320 by an external magnet force. there is. According to an embodiment, the first side of the hinge plate 320 connected to at least a portion of the first support member 261 may also be magnetized by an external magnetic force. The second magnetization region 502 may be formed in the second support member 262 adjacent to the folding axis A of the hinge plate 320 by an external magnetic force. According to an embodiment, the second side of the hinge plate 320 connected to at least a portion of the second support member 262 may also be magnetized by an external magnetic force. According to an embodiment, when the first support member 261, the second support member 262, and the hinge plate 320 are formed of a conductive material (eg, metal), the first support member 261 and the second support Member 262 and hinge plate 320 may be magnetized by an external magnet. In one embodiment, the first magnetization region 501 and the second magnetization region 502 may be magnetized by a magnet disposed in a handbag or bag of the user of the foldable electronic device 200 .

According to an embodiment, the foldable display 230 (eg, the display module 160 of FIG. 1B ) includes a display panel 430, a support plate 450, a first digitizer 521, and a second digitizer ( 522), the 1-1st shielding member 531, the 1-2nd shielding member 532, the 1st metal plate 461, the 2nd metal plate 462, the 2-1st shielding member 551, 2-2 shielding member 552, first heat spreading member 561, second heat spreading member 562, 3-1 shielding member 571, 3-2 shielding member 572, 4-th 1 shielding member 581, 4-2 shielding member 582, 1st cushion member 585, 2nd cushion member 586, 5-1 shield member 591 and/or 5-2 shield member 592.

According to various embodiments, at least a portion of the first housing 210 combined with at least a portion of the first support member 261 may include a first antenna pattern 505 . At least a portion of the second housing 220 combined with at least a portion of the second support member 262 may include the second antenna pattern 506 . The first antenna pattern 505 and the second antenna pattern 506 are electrically connected to, for example, the processor 120 and/or the wireless communication module 192 disclosed in FIG. 1A and transmit and receive radio signals. can act as an antenna for

According to an embodiment, the flexible display 230 may be disposed on upper surfaces (eg, first surfaces in the z-axis direction) of the first support member 261 and the second support member 262 .

According to an embodiment, the display panel 430 receives power from a power management module (eg, the power management module 188 of FIG. 1A) and uses a display driver IC (eg, the display driver IC 165 of FIG. 1B). ), various information can be displayed by emitting light according to the control. The display panel 430 may include, for example, a plurality of pixels and a wiring structure. The display panel 430 may be disposed on the upper surface (eg, the front surface in the z-axis direction) of the flexible display 230 .

According to an embodiment, the support plate 450 may be disposed on a lower surface (eg, a surface in the -z-axis direction) of the display panel 430 . The support plate 450 may be a lattice structure including at least one opening 511 around the folding axis A. The support plate 450 has an elastic force applied to the third panel area of the display panel 430 (eg, the third panel area 430c of FIG. 4A ) adjacent to the folding axis A by using at least one opening 511 . (e.g. flexibility). The support plate 450 may include metal, glass, and/or polymer materials. The support plate 450 may include one of a metal layer, carbon fiber reinforced plastics (CFRP), and glass fiber reinforced plastics (GFRP).

According to various embodiments, the display panel 430 and the support plate 450 may be adhered using a first adhesive member P1 and a second adhesive member P2 spaced apart through a first gap g1. there is. The first gap g1 may be formed at a position corresponding to the opening 511 of the support plate 450 adjacent to the folding axis A. The first adhesive member P1 may be disposed in a first direction (eg, x-axis direction) of the lower surface (eg, -z-axis direction) of the display panel 430 based on the first gap g1. there is. The second adhesive member P2 is disposed in a second direction (eg, -x-axis direction) of the lower surface (eg, -z-axis direction) of the display panel 430 based on the first gap g1. can

According to various embodiments, the first adhesive member P1 and the second adhesive member P2 may include optical clear adhesive (OCA), pressure sensitive adhesive (PSA), and thermoplastic polyurethane. ) adhesive or double-sided tape. Other adhesive members described below (eg, the third adhesive member P3 to the seventh adhesive member P7) may also include optical clear adhesive (OCA), pressure sensitive adhesive (PSA), thermoplastic polyurethane (thermoplastic polyurethane) adhesive or double-sided tape.

According to an embodiment, the first digitizer 521 and the second digitizer 522 are disposed on the lower surface (eg, the surface in the -z-axis direction) of the support plate 450 using the third adhesive member P3. It can be. The first digitizer 521 and the second digitizer 522 may be spaced apart through the second gap g2. The second gap g2 may be formed adjacent to the folding axis A. The first digitizer 521 is disposed in the first direction (eg, the x-axis direction) of the lower surface (eg, the -z-axis direction) of the third adhesive member P3 based on the second gap g2. can The second digitizer 522 is disposed in a second direction (eg, -x-axis direction) of the lower surface (eg, -z-axis direction) of the third adhesive member P3 based on the second gap g2. It can be. The first digitizer 521 and the second digitizer 522 may detect an input signal by an electromagnetic induction stylus pen (eg, an electronic pen).

According to one embodiment, the 1-1st shielding member 531 and the 1-2nd shielding member 532 are the lower surfaces of the first digitizer 521 and the second digitizer 522 (eg, in the -z-axis direction). side) can be placed. The 1-1st shielding member 531 and the 1-2nd shielding member 532 may be spaced apart through the third gap g3. The third gap g3 may be formed adjacent to the folding axis A. The second gap g2 formed between the first digitizer 521 and the second digitizer 522 and the third gap formed between the 1-1st shielding member 531 and the 1-2nd shielding member 532 ( g3) may be formed at a position substantially corresponding to the folding axis (A). The 1-1 shielding member 531 is in the first direction (eg, the x-axis direction) of the lower surface (eg, the surface in the -z-axis direction) of the first digitizer 521 based on the third gap g3. can be placed. The 1-2 shielding member 532 is formed in the second direction (eg, -x-axis direction) of the lower surface (eg, -z-axis direction) of the second digitizer 522 based on the third gap g3. can be placed in The 1-1st shielding member 531 and the 1-2nd shielding member 532 shield noise and/or electromagnetic interference generated from the display panel 430, the first digitizer 521, or the second digitizer 522. can do.

According to an embodiment, the first metal plate 461 and the second metal plate 462 are the lower surfaces of the 1-1 shielding member 531 and the 1-2 shielding member 532 (eg, -z axis). direction) can be placed. The first metal plate 461 and the second plate 462 may be spaced apart through the fourth gap g4. The fourth gap g4 may be formed adjacent to the folding axis A. The fourth gap g4 formed between the first metal plate 461 and the second plate 462 and the third gap formed between the 1-1st shielding member 531 and the 1-2nd shielding member 532 (g3) may be formed at a position substantially corresponding to the folding axis (A). The first metal plate 461 is formed in the first direction (eg, the x-axis direction) of the lower surface (eg, the surface in the -z-axis direction) of the 1-1-th shielding member 531 based on the fourth gap g4. can be placed in The second metal plate 462 is formed in a second direction (eg, -x-axis direction) of the lower surface (eg, -z-axis direction) of the first-second shielding member 532 based on the fourth gap g4. ) can be placed. The first metal plate 461 and the second metal plate 462 may provide rigidity to support the first digitizer 521 and the second digitizer 522 and the display panel 430 .

According to various embodiments, the first metal plate 461 and the second metal plate 462 are metal sheets made of a conductive material, and may provide rigidity of the foldable electronic device 200 . In one embodiment, the first metal plate 461 and the second metal plate 462 may include at least one of Cu, Al, SUS, or CLAD (eg, a laminated member in which SUS and Al are alternately disposed). . In another embodiment, the first metal plate 461 and the second metal plate 462 may include other alloy materials.

According to various embodiments, a portion of an end of the first metal plate 461 in the first direction (eg, the x-axis direction) may be removed, and a fourth adhesive member P4 may be disposed. A portion of an end of the second metal plate 462 in the second direction (eg, the -x-axis direction) may be removed, and a fifth adhesive member P5 may be disposed. The fourth adhesive member P4 and the fifth adhesive member P5 may include double-sided tape.

According to an embodiment, the 2-1st shielding member 551 may be disposed on the lower surface (eg, in the -z-axis direction) of the fourth adhesive member P4 . The 2-2nd shielding member 552 may be disposed on the lower surface (eg, in the -z-axis direction) of the fifth adhesive member P5. The 2-1st shielding member 551 and the 2-2nd shielding member 552 may shield magnetic force transmitted from the first magnet 301 and the second magnet 302 .

According to various embodiments, each of the 2-1st shielding member 551 and the 2-2nd shielding member 552 may include an amorphous ribbon sheet (ARS) or a nanocrystal sheet.

According to one embodiment, the 5-1st shielding member 591 may be disposed on the lower surface (eg, -z-axis direction) of the 2-1st shielding member 551 . The 5-2 shielding member 592 may be disposed on the lower surface (eg, in the -z-axis direction) of the 2-2 shielding member 552 . Each of the 5-1 shielding member 591 and the 5-2 shielding member 592 may include a metal sheet such as SPCC (steel plate cold commercial).

According to various embodiments, the 5-1 shielding member 591 may be disposed at a position corresponding to the first magnet 301 of the first support member 261 . The 5-1st shielding member 591 may be spaced apart from the first magnet 301 of the first support member 261 . The 5-2 shielding member 592 may be disposed at a position corresponding to the second magnet 302 of the second support member 261 . The 5-2 shielding member 592 may be spaced apart from the second magnet 302 of the second support member 261 .

According to various embodiments, the 5-1 shielding member 591 is a part of the support plate 450 having a lattice structure including the first antenna pattern 505 and at least one opening 511 (eg, x axial direction) can be shielded. The 5-2 shielding member 592 shields the second antenna pattern 506 and a portion (eg, in the -x-axis direction) of the support plate 450, which is a lattice structure including at least one opening 511. can do. In one embodiment, the support plate 450 may include one of carbon fiber reinforced plastics (CFRP) and glass fiber reinforced plastics (GFRP).

According to an embodiment, the first heat spreading member 561 and the second heat spreading member 562 are disposed on the lower surfaces of the first metal plate 461 and the second metal plate 462 (eg, in the -z-axis direction). side) can be placed. The first heat spreading member 561 and the second heat spreading member 562 may be spaced apart through the fifth gap g5. The fifth gap g5 may be formed adjacent to the folding axis A. The fifth gap g5 formed between the first heat spreading member 561 and the second heat spreading member 562 and the fourth gap formed between the first metal plate 461 and the second metal plate 462 ( g4) may be formed at a position substantially corresponding to the folding axis (A). The first heat spreading member 561 is formed in a first direction (eg, x-axis direction) of the lower surface (eg, -z-axis direction) of the first metal plate 461 based on the fifth gap g5. can be placed. The second heat spreading member 562 is formed in a second direction (eg, in the -x-axis direction) of the lower surface (eg, -z-axis direction) of the second metal plate 462 based on the fifth gap g5. can be placed in The first heat spreading member 561 and the second heat spreading member 562 may diffuse heat generated from the display panel 430 into the first space S1 and the second space S2.

According to various embodiments, the first space S1 may be formed between the first support member 261 and the first heat spreading member 561 . The second space S2 may be formed between the second support member 262 and the second heat spreading member 562 . The first heat spreading member 561 and the second heat spreading member 562 may include a graphite sheet.

According to an embodiment, a sixth adhesive member P6 may be disposed between the first heat spreading member 561 and the 2-1 shielding member 551 . The sixth adhesive member P6 may couple the first metal plate 461 and the first support member 261 . A seventh adhesive member P7 may be disposed between the second heat spreading member 562 and the 2-2 shielding member 552 . The seventh adhesive member P7 may couple the second metal plate 462 and the second support member 262 .

According to one embodiment, the 3-1st shielding member 571 and the 3-2nd shielding member 572 may be spaced apart through the sixth gap g6. The sixth gap g6 may be formed adjacent to the folding axis A. The sixth gap g6 formed between the 3-1st shielding member 571 and the 3-2nd shielding member 572 and formed between the first heat spreading member 561 and the second heat spreading member 562 The fifth gap g5 may be formed at a substantially corresponding position with respect to the folding axis A.

According to various embodiments, the 3-1 shielding member 571 may be disposed in the first space S1. The 3-1 shielding member 571 may be disposed on an upper surface (eg, a surface in the z-axis direction) of the first support member 261 . The 3-1 shielding member 571 is formed on the upper surface of the first magnetized region 501 that may be formed on the first side of the first support member 261 and/or the hinge plate 320 by external magnetic force. can be placed. The 3-2 shielding member 572 may be disposed in the second space S2. The 3-2 shielding member 572 may be disposed on an upper surface (eg, a surface in the z-axis direction) of the second support member 262 .

According to various embodiments, the 3-2 shielding member 572 has a second magnetization that may be formed on the second side of the second support member 262 and/or the hinge plate 320 by an external magnetic force. It can be placed on top of area 502 . The 3-1st shielding member 571 and the 3-2nd shielding member 572 may include an amorphous ribbon sheet (ARS) or a nanocrystal sheet. According to various embodiments, the 3-1st shielding member 571 and the 3-2nd shielding member 572 have magnetic forces (eg, magnetism) with respect to the first magnetization region 501 and the second magnetization region 502 . can be shielded.

According to one embodiment, the 4-1st shielding member 581 and the 4-2nd shielding member 582 may be spaced apart through a sixth gap g6. The 4-1 shielding member 581 may be disposed in the first space S1. The 4-1st shielding member 581 may be disposed on an upper surface (eg, a surface in the z-axis direction) of the 3-1st shielding member 571 .

According to various embodiments, at least a portion of the 4-1st shielding member 581 may surround one side (eg, a side adjacent to the folding axis A) of the 3-1st shielding member 571 . At least a portion of the 4-1st shielding member 581 may surround one side (eg, the side adjacent to the folding axis A) of the 3-1st shielding member 571 through the sixth gap g6. .

According to various embodiments, at least a portion of the 4-2nd shielding member 582 may surround one side (eg, a side adjacent to the folding axis A) of the 3-2nd shielding member 572 . At least a portion of the 4-2nd shielding member 582 may surround one side (eg, a side adjacent to the folding axis A) of the 3-2nd shielding member 572 through the sixth gap g6. .

According to various embodiments, the 4-1st shielding member 581 and the 4-2nd shielding member 582 may include a metal sheet made of a conductive material such as SPCC (steel plate cold commercial). The 4-1st shielding member 81 and the 4-2nd shielding member 582 are, for example, via the second gap g2 to the sixth gap g6, the first digitizer 521 and/or A reactance component may be blocked from being transferred to a part of the second digitizer 522 .

According to one embodiment, the first cushion member 585 may be disposed in the first space S1. The first cushion member 585 may be disposed between the 3-1 shielding member 571 and the sixth adhesive member P6. The first cushion member 585 may be disposed on an upper surface (eg, a surface in the z-axis direction) of the first support member 261 between the 3-1 shielding member 571 and the sixth adhesive member P6. . The second cushion member 586 may be disposed in the second space S2. The second cushion member 586 may be disposed between the 3-2 shielding member 572 and the seventh adhesive member P7. The second cushion member 586 may be disposed on an upper surface (eg, a surface in the z-axis direction) of the second support member 262 between the 3-2 shielding member 572 and the seventh adhesive member P7. . The first cushion member 585 and the second cushion member 586 may absorb at least a portion of an external force applied to the display panel 430 . The first cushion member 585 and the second cushion member 586 may include a sponge or rubber material.

FIG. 6 is a cross-sectional view schematically illustrating various embodiments of a part of part C-C′ after the flexible display of the electronic device disclosed in FIG. 4B according to various embodiments of the present disclosure is disposed on top of the first housing and the second housing; .

According to various embodiments, the embodiments of the foldable electronic device 200 disclosed in FIG. 6 may include the embodiments disclosed in FIGS. 1A to 5 . According to one embodiment, the embodiments disclosed in FIGS. 5 and 6 may be integrated with each other except for substantially the same configuration.

In the description of the following embodiments, the same reference numerals are assigned to substantially the same components as those of the embodiments disclosed in FIGS. 1A to 5 described above, and redundant descriptions of functions thereof may be omitted.

Referring to FIG. 6 , the foldable electronic device 200 according to various embodiments of the present disclosure uses a hinge plate 320 (eg, the hinge plate 320 of FIG. 4A or 4B) as a reference (eg, a folding axis A )) may include a first support member 261 (eg, the first housing 210) and a second support member 262 (eg, the second housing 220) folded while facing each other. In the foldable electronic device 200 , the flexible display 230 may be disposed on top surfaces (eg, first surfaces in the z-axis direction) of the first support member 261 and the second support member 262 .

According to one embodiment, the first support member 261 (eg, the first support member 261 of FIG. 4B) is at least partially coupled to the first side (eg, in the x-axis direction) of the hinge plate 320. It can be. The second support member 262 (eg, the second support member 262 of FIG. 4B ) may be at least partially coupled to the second side (eg, in the -x-axis direction) of the hinge plate 320 . The first support member 261 and the second support member 262 are configured to be in an unfolding state and/or a folding state with respect to the hinge plate 320 (eg, a folding axis A) It can be. The flexible display 230 is supported on top of the first support member 261 and the second support member 262, and the first support member 261 and the second support member 262 through the hinge plate 320. Depending on the unfolded state and the folded state, it may be configured to be expanded and folded.

According to an embodiment, the first magnet 301 is disposed on the upper surface (eg, the first surface in the z-axis direction) of the end of the first support member 261 in the first direction (eg, the x-axis direction). can The second magnet 302 may be disposed on the top surface (eg, the first surface in the z-axis direction) of the end of the second support member 262 in the second direction (eg, the -x-axis direction). The first magnet 301 and the second magnet 302 may be coupled by magnetic force when the foldable electronic device 200 is folded.

According to various embodiments, the first magnet 301 may be disposed between the first side member 213 and the first support member 261 as described with reference to FIG. 4B . The second magnet 302 may be disposed between the second side member 223 and the second support member 262 .

According to various embodiments, at least a portion of the first housing 210 combined with at least a portion of the first support member 261 may include a first antenna pattern 505 . At least a portion of the second housing 220 combined with at least a portion of the second support member 262 may include the second antenna pattern 506 . The first antenna pattern 505 and the second antenna pattern 506 are electrically connected to, for example, the processor 120 and/or the wireless communication module 192 disclosed in FIG. 1A and transmit and receive radio signals. can act as an antenna for

According to an embodiment, the foldable display 230 (eg, the display module 160 of FIG. 1B ) includes a display panel 430, a support plate 450, a first digitizer 521, and a second digitizer ( 522), the first metal plate 461, the second metal plate 462, the 1-1 shielding member 601, the 1-2 shielding member 602, the 2-1 shielding member 611, 2-2 may include a shielding member 612 , a first heat spreading member 561 , a second heat spreading member 562 , a first cushion member 585 and/or a second cushion member 586 .

According to an embodiment, the flexible display 230 may be disposed on upper surfaces (eg, first surfaces in the z-axis direction) of the first support member 261 and the second support member 262 .

According to an embodiment, the display panel 430 receives power from a power management module (eg, the power management module 188 of FIG. 1A) and uses a display driver IC (eg, the display driver IC 165 of FIG. 1B). ), various information can be displayed by emitting light according to the control. The display panel 430 may include, for example, a plurality of pixels and a wiring structure. The display panel 430 may be disposed on the upper surface (eg, the front surface in the z-axis direction) of the flexible display 230 .

According to an embodiment, the support plate 450 may be disposed on a lower surface (eg, a surface in the -z-axis direction) of the display panel 430 . The support plate 450 may be a lattice structure including at least one opening 511 around the folding axis A. The support plate 450 has an elastic force applied to the third panel area of the display panel 430 (eg, the third panel area 430c of FIG. 4A ) adjacent to the folding axis A by using at least one opening 511 . (e.g. flexibility). The support plate 450 may include glass and/or polymer materials. The support plate 450 may include one of carbon fiber reinforced plastics (CFRP) and glass fiber reinforced plastics (GFRP).

According to various embodiments, the display panel 430 and the support plate 450 may be adhered using a first adhesive member P1 and a second adhesive member P2 spaced apart through a first gap g1. there is. The first gap g1 may be formed at a position corresponding to the opening 511 of the support plate 450 adjacent to the folding axis A. The first adhesive member P1 may be disposed in a first direction (eg, x-axis direction) of the lower surface (eg, -z-axis direction) of the display panel 430 based on the first gap g1. there is. The second adhesive member P2 is disposed in a second direction (eg, -x-axis direction) of the lower surface (eg, -z-axis direction) of the display panel 430 based on the first gap g1. can

According to various embodiments, the first adhesive member P1 and the second adhesive member P2 may include optical clear adhesive (OCA), pressure sensitive adhesive (PSA), and thermoplastic polyurethane. ) adhesive or double-sided tape. Other adhesive members described below (eg, the third adhesive member P3 to the ninth adhesive member P9) may also include optical clear adhesive (OCA), pressure sensitive adhesive (PSA), and thermoplastic polyurethane. (thermoplastic polyurethane) adhesive or double-sided tape.

According to an embodiment, the first digitizer 521 and the second digitizer 522 are disposed on the lower surface (eg, the surface in the -z-axis direction) of the support plate 450 using the third adhesive member P3. It can be. The first digitizer 521 and the second digitizer 522 may be spaced apart through the second gap g2. The second gap g2 may be formed adjacent to the folding axis A. The first digitizer 521 is disposed in the first direction (eg, the x-axis direction) of the lower surface (eg, the -z-axis direction) of the third adhesive member P3 based on the second gap g2. can The second digitizer 522 is disposed in a second direction (eg, -x-axis direction) of the lower surface (eg, -z-axis direction) of the third adhesive member P3 based on the second gap g2. It can be. The first digitizer 521 and the second digitizer 522 may detect an input signal by an electromagnetic induction stylus pen (eg, an electronic pen).

According to an embodiment, the first digitizer 521 and the first metal plate 461 may be coupled using a fourth adhesive member P4. The second digitizer 522 and the second metal plate 462 may be coupled using a fifth adhesive member P5. The fourth adhesive member P4 and the fifth adhesive member P5 may be spaced apart using the third gap g3. The third gap g3 formed between the fourth adhesive member P4 and the fifth adhesive member P5 and the second gap g2 formed between the first digitizer 521 and the second digitizer 522 are folded. It may be formed at a position substantially corresponding to the axis (A). The fourth adhesive member P4 is disposed in the first direction (eg, the x-axis direction) of the lower surface (eg, the -z-axis direction) of the first digitizer 521 based on the third gap g3. can The fifth adhesive member P5 is disposed in the second direction (eg, -x-axis direction) of the lower surface (eg, -z-axis direction) of the second digitizer 522 based on the third gap g3. It can be.

According to an embodiment, the first metal plate 461 and the second metal plate 462 are the lower surfaces of the fourth adhesive member P4 and the fifth adhesive member P5 (eg, surfaces in the -z-axis direction). can be placed in The first metal plate 461 and the second metal plate 462 may be spaced apart through the fourth gap g4. The fourth gap g4 may be formed adjacent to the folding axis A. A fourth gap g4 formed between the first metal plate 461 and the second metal plate 462 and a third gap g3 formed between the fourth adhesive member P4 and the fifth adhesive member P5. may be formed at a position substantially corresponding to the folding axis (A). The first metal plate 461 is disposed in the first direction (eg, x-axis direction) of the lower surface (eg, -z-axis direction) of the fourth adhesive member P4 based on the fourth gap g4. It can be. The second metal plate 462 is formed in a second direction (eg, -x-axis direction) of the lower surface (eg, -z-axis direction) of the fifth adhesive member P5 based on the fourth gap g4. can be placed. The first metal plate 461 and the second metal plate 462 may provide rigidity to support the first digitizer 521 and the second digitizer 522 and the display panel 430 .

According to various embodiments, the first metal plate 461 and the second metal plate 462 are metal sheets made of a conductive material, and may provide rigidity of the foldable electronic device 200 . In one embodiment, the first metal plate 461 and the second metal plate 462 may include at least one of Cu, Al, SUS, or CLAD (eg, a laminated member in which SUS and Al are alternately disposed). . In another embodiment, the first metal plate 461 and the second metal plate 462 may include other alloy materials.

According to various embodiments, a portion of an end of the first metal plate 461 in the first direction (eg, the x-axis direction) may be removed, and a sixth adhesive member P6 may be disposed. A portion of an end of the second metal plate 462 in the second direction (eg, the -x-axis direction) may be removed, and a seventh adhesive member P7 may be disposed. The sixth adhesive member P6 and the seventh adhesive member P7 may include double-sided tape.

According to an embodiment, the 1-1st shielding member 601 may be disposed on the lower surface (eg, in the -z-axis direction) of the sixth adhesive member P6. The 1st-2nd shielding member 602 may be disposed on the lower surface (eg, in the -z-axis direction) of the seventh adhesive member P7. The 1-1st shielding member 601 and the 1-2nd shielding member 602 may shield magnetic forces transmitted from the first magnet 301 and the second magnet 302 .

According to various embodiments, each of the 1-1st shielding member 601 and the 1-2nd shielding member 602 may include an amorphous ribbon sheet (ARS) or a nanocrystal sheet.

According to one embodiment, the 2-1st shielding member 611 may be disposed on the lower surface (eg, -z-axis direction) of the 1-1st shielding member 601 . The 2-2 shielding member 612 may be disposed on the lower surface (eg, in the -z-axis direction) of the 1-2 shielding member 602 . Each of the 2-1st shielding member 611 and the 2-2nd shielding member 612 may include a metal sheet such as SPCC (steel plate cold commercial).

According to various embodiments, the 2-1st shielding member 611 may be disposed at a position corresponding to the first magnet 301 of the first support member 261 . The 2-1st shielding member 611 may be coupled to the first magnet 301 of the first support member 261 . The 2-2nd shielding member 612 may be disposed at a position corresponding to the second magnet 302 of the second support member 261 . The 2-2 shielding member 612 may be coupled to the second magnet 302 of the second support member 261 .

According to various embodiments, the 2-1st shielding member 411 is a portion (eg,: x-axis direction) can be shielded. The 2-2 shielding member 612 shields the second antenna pattern 506 and a portion of the support plate 450, which is a lattice structure including at least one opening 511 (eg, in the -x-axis direction). can do. In one embodiment, the support plate 450 may include one of carbon fiber reinforced plastics (CFRP) and glass fiber reinforced plastics (GFRP).

According to an embodiment, the first heat spreading member 561 and the second heat spreading member 562 are disposed on the lower surfaces of the first metal plate 461 and the second metal plate 462 (eg, in the -z-axis direction). side) can be placed. The first heat spreading member 561 and the second heat spreading member 562 may be spaced apart through the fifth gap g5. The fifth gap g5 may be formed adjacent to the folding axis A. A fifth gap g5 formed between the first heat spreading member 561 and the second heat spreading member 562 and a fourth gap g4 formed between the first metal plate 461 and the second plate 462 ) may be formed at substantially corresponding positions based on the folding axis (A). The first heat spreading member 561 is formed in a first direction (eg, x-axis direction) of the lower surface (eg, -z-axis direction) of the first metal plate 461 based on the fifth gap g5. can be placed. The second heat spreading member 562 is formed in a second direction (eg, in the -x-axis direction) of the lower surface (eg, -z-axis direction) of the second metal plate 462 based on the fifth gap g5. can be placed in The first heat spreading member 561 and the second heat spreading member 562 may diffuse heat generated from the display panel 430 into the first space S1 and the second space S2.

According to various embodiments, the first space S1 may be formed between the first support member 261 and the first heat spreading member 561 . The second space S2 may be formed between the second support member 262 and the second heat spreading member 562 . The first heat spreading member 561 and the second heat spreading member 562 may include a graphite sheet.

According to an embodiment, an eighth adhesive member P8 may be disposed between the first heat spreading member 561 and the 1-1 shielding member 601 (or the 2-1 shielding member 611). there is. The eighth adhesive member P8 may couple the first metal plate 461 and the first support member 261 . A ninth adhesive member P9 may be disposed between the second heat spreading member 562 and the first-second shielding member 602 (or the second-second shielding member 612). The ninth adhesive member P9 may couple the second metal plate 462 and the second support member 262 .

According to one embodiment, the first cushion member 585 may be disposed in the first space S1. The first cushion member 585 may be disposed between the first heat spreading member 561 and the first support member 261 . The second cushion member 586 may be disposed in the second space S2. The second cushion member 586 may be disposed between the second heat spreading member 562 and the second support member 262 . The first cushion member 585 and the second cushion member 586 may absorb at least a portion of an external force applied to the display panel 430 . The first cushion member 585 and the second cushion member 586 may include a sponge or rubber material.

In the electronic device 200 according to various embodiments of the present disclosure, a gap exists between a first support member 261 on which the first magnet 301 is disposed and a second support member 262 on which the second magnet 302 is disposed. A first housing 210 at least partially coupled to a first side of the hinge plate 320 using the hinge plate 320 coupled at least partially to the first support member 261, the second At least a portion of the second side of the hinge plate 320 is coupled to the second side of the hinge plate 320 using a support member 262, and configured to be unfolded and folded with the first housing 210 using the hinge plate 320 2 housing 220 and a flexible display 230 supported on upper portions of the first support member 261 and the second support member 262 and configured to be unfolded and folded, the flexible display 230 ) is the display panel 430, the support plate 450 disposed on the lower surface of the display panel 430, the lower surface of the support plate 450, the first spaced apart from each other through the second gap g2 The digitizer 521 and the second digitizer 522, the first digitizer 521 and the second digitizer 522 are spaced apart from each other through the third gap g3 and disposed on the lower surfaces of the 1-1 shielding member ( 531) and the 1-2nd shielding member 532, the 1-1st shielding member 531 and the 1-2nd shielding member 532 are spaced apart from each other through a fourth gap g4. In the first space S1 between the first metal plate 461 and the second metal plate 462, the first metal plate 461 and the first support member 261, the first support member 261 is spaced apart from the 3-1st shielding member 571 disposed on the upper surface of the first magnetization region 501 of ) and the 3-1st shielding member 571 through the sixth gap g6, and the second The metal plate 462 and the second support member 262 In the second space S2 between the 3-2 shielding member 572 disposed on the upper surface of the second magnetized region 502 of the second support member 262, and the 3-1 shielding member ( 571) and a 4-1 shielding member 581 arranged to surround at least a portion of the 3-1 shield member 571 through the sixth gap g6, and the sixth gap ( It is spaced apart from the 4-1st shielding member 581 through g6), is disposed on the upper surface of the 3-2nd shielding member 572, and at least a part of the 3-2nd shielding member 572 is disposed on the sixth A 4-2 shielding member 582 disposed to surround the gap g6 may be included. According to various embodiments, the support plate 450 may include at least one opening 511 around the folding axis A of the hinge plate 320 .

According to various embodiments, the support plate 450 may include one of a metal layer, carbon fiber reinforced plastics (CFRP), and glass fiber reinforced plastics (GFRP).

According to various embodiments, in the foldable electronic device 200, a portion of an end of the first metal plate 461 in the first direction is removed, and a fourth adhesive member P4 is disposed on the removed portion. A portion of an end of the second metal plate 462 in the second direction may be removed, and a fifth adhesive member P5 may be disposed on the removed portion.

According to various embodiments, the 2-1st shielding member 551 is disposed on the lower surface of the fourth adhesive member P4, and the 2-2nd shielding member 552 is disposed on the lower surface of the fifth adhesive member P5. may be configured to be placed.

According to various embodiments, the 2-1 shield member 551 shields the magnetic force transmitted from the first magnet 301, and the 2-2 shield member 552 blocks the second magnet 302. It may be configured to shield the magnetic force transmitted from.

According to various embodiments, a 5-1 shielding member 591 is disposed on the lower surface of the 2-1st shielding member 551 and spaced apart from the first magnet 301, and the 2-2nd shielding member 552 ) It may be configured to be spaced apart from the second magnet 302 so that the 5-2 shielding member 592 is disposed on the lower surface of the ).

According to various embodiments, at least a portion of the first housing 210 includes a first antenna pattern 505, and at least a portion of the second housing 220 includes a second antenna pattern 506, The 5-1 shielding member 591 shields between the first antenna pattern 505 and a portion of the support plate 450, and the 5-2 shielding member 592 blocks the second antenna pattern ( 506) and a portion of the support plate 450 may be configured to be shielded.

According to various embodiments, the foldable electronic device 200 includes a first metal plate 461 and a second metal plate 462 spaced apart from each other through a fifth gap g5. A first heat spreading member 561 and a second heat spreading member 562 may be further included.

According to various embodiments, the second gap g2, the third gap g3, the fourth gap g4, the fifth gap g5, and the sixth gap g6 may include the hinge plate ( 320) may be formed at a position substantially corresponding to the folding axis (A).

According to various embodiments, a sixth adhesive member P6 is disposed between the first heat spreading member 561 and the 2-1 shielding member 551, and the sixth adhesive member P6 is 1 metal plate 461 and the first supporting member 261 are coupled, and a seventh adhesive member P7 is disposed between the second heat spreading member 562 and the 2nd-2nd shielding member 552. However, the seventh adhesive member P7 may be configured to couple the second metal plate 462 and the second support member 262 .

According to various embodiments, a first cushioning member 585 is disposed between the 3-1st shielding member 571 and the 6th adhesive member P6, and the 3-2nd shielding member 572 and the A second cushion member 586 may be disposed between the seventh adhesive members P7.

According to various embodiments, the 3-1st shielding member 571 and the 3-2nd shielding member 572 may include an amorphous ribbon sheet (ARS) or a nanocrystal sheet.

According to various embodiments, the 4-1st shielding member 581 and the 4-2nd shielding member 582 may include a conductive sheet.

According to various embodiments, the 3-1st shielding member 571 and the 3-2nd shielding member 572 shield the magnetic force to the first magnetization region 501 and the second magnetization region 502. can be configured to

According to various embodiments, the 4-1st shielding member 581 and the 4-2nd shielding member 582 have a reactance to a part of the first digitizer 521 and/or the second digitizer 522. It may be configured to shield components from being delivered.

According to various embodiments, the display panel 430 and the support plate 450 are bonded using a first adhesive member P1 and a second adhesive member P2 spaced apart through a first gap g1. can be configured.

According to various embodiments, the first digitizer 521 and the second digitizer 522 may be configured to be attached to the lower surface of the support plate 450 using a third adhesive member P3.

According to various embodiments, the second gap g2 , the third gap g3 , the fourth gap g4 , and the sixth gap g6 have a folding axis A of the hinge plate 320 It may be formed at a position substantially corresponding to.

According to various embodiments, the first magnetized region 501 and the second magnetized region 502 may be formed by external magnetic force.

In the above, the present invention has been described according to various embodiments of the present invention, but changes and modifications made by those skilled in the art within the scope of the technical spirit of the present invention also belong to the present invention. Of course.

200: electronic device 230: flexible display
261: first support member 262: second support member
301: first magnet 302: second magnet
450: support plate 461: first metal plate
462: second metal plate 521: first digitizer
522: second digitizer 531: 1-1st shielding member
532: 1-2nd shielding member 551: 2-1st shielding member
552: 2-2nd shielding member 561: first heat spreading member
562: second heat spreading member 571: 3-1st shielding member
572: 3-2nd shielding member 581: 4-1st shielding member
582: 4-2nd shielding member 585: first cushion member
586: second cushion member 591: 5-1st shielding member
592: 5-2nd shielding member

Claims (20)

In a foldable electronic device,
a hinge plate coupled at least partially between the first support member on which the first magnet is disposed and the second support member on which the second magnet is disposed;
a first housing at least partially coupled to a first side of the hinge plate by using the first support member;
a second housing coupled to at least a portion of a second side of the hinge plate by using the second supporting member and configured to be expandable and collapsible with the first housing by using the hinge plate; and
A flexible display supported on upper portions of the first support member and the second support member and configured to be expandable and foldable;
The flexible display,
display panel;
a support plate disposed on a lower surface of the display panel;
a first digitizer and a second digitizer disposed spaced apart from each other on a lower surface of the support plate through a second gap;
a 1-1st shielding member and a 1-2nd shielding member disposed on lower surfaces of the first digitizer and the second digitizer and spaced apart from each other through a third gap;
a first metal plate and a second metal plate spaced apart from each other through a fourth gap on the lower surfaces of the 1-1st shielding member and the 1-2nd shielding member;
In the first space between the first metal plate and the first supporting member, the 3-1 shielding member disposed on the upper surface of the first magnetization region of the first supporting member and the 3-1 shielding member through a sixth gap. a 3-2 shielding member spaced apart from the first shielding member and disposed on an upper surface of the second magnetization region of the second support member in a second space between the second metal plate and the second support member; and
A 4-1 shielding member disposed on an upper surface of the 3-1 shield member and disposed to surround at least a portion of the 3-1 shield member through the sixth gap, and the fourth shield through the sixth gap -1 to include a 4-2 shielding member spaced apart from the shielding member, disposed on an upper surface of the 3-2nd shielding member and disposed to surround at least a portion of the 3-2nd shielding member through the sixth gap; configured electronics. According to claim 1,
The electronic device of claim 1 , wherein the support plate includes at least one opening around a folding axis of the hinge plate. According to claim 1,
The support plate includes one of a metal layer, carbon fiber reinforced plastics (CFRP), and glass fiber reinforced plastics (GFRP). According to claim 1,
A portion of an end of the first metal plate in the first direction is removed, and a fourth adhesive member is disposed on the removed portion;
A portion of an end of the second metal plate in the second direction is removed, and a fifth adhesive member is disposed on the removed portion. According to claim 4,
A 2-1 shielding member is disposed on a lower surface of the fourth adhesive member, and a 2-2 shielding member is disposed on a lower surface of the fifth adhesive member. According to claim 5,
Wherein the 2-1 shield member shields magnetic force transmitted from the first magnet, and the 2-2 shield member shields magnetic force transmitted from the second magnet. According to claim 4,
A 5-1 shielding member is disposed on the lower surface of the 2-1 shield member and spaced apart from the first magnet, and a 5-2 shield member is spaced apart from the second magnet on the lower surface of the 2-2 shield member. Electronic device configured to be placed. According to claim 7,
At least a portion of the first housing includes a first antenna pattern,
At least a portion of the second housing includes a second antenna pattern,
The 5-1 shielding member shields between the first antenna pattern and a portion of the support plate,
The 5-2 shielding member is configured to shield between the second antenna pattern and a portion of the support plate. According to claim 4,
The electronic device further includes a first heat spreading member and a second heat spreading member disposed on lower surfaces of the first metal plate and the second metal plate and spaced apart from each other through a fifth gap. According to claim 9,
The second gap, the third gap, the fourth gap, the fifth gap, and the sixth gap are formed at positions substantially corresponding to a folding axis of the hinge plate. According to claim 9,
A sixth adhesive member is disposed between the first heat spreading member and the 2-1 shielding member, and the sixth adhesive member couples the first metal plate and the first support member,
A seventh adhesive member is disposed between the second heat spreading member and the 2-2 shielding member, wherein the seventh adhesive member couples the second metal plate and the second support member. According to claim 11,
A first cushion member is disposed between the 3-1 shielding member and the sixth adhesive member,
An electronic device configured such that a second cushion member is disposed between the 3-2 shielding member and the seventh adhesive member. According to claim 1,
The 3-1st shielding member and the 3-2nd shielding member include an amorphous ribbon sheet (ARS) or a nano crystal sheet. According to claim 1,
The 4-1 shielding member and the 4-2 shield member include conductive sheets. According to claim 1,
The 3-1st shielding member and the 3-2nd shielding member are configured to shield magnetic force from the first magnetization region and the second magnetization region. According to claim 1,
The 4-1 shielding member and the 4-2 shielding member are configured to shield a reactance component from being transferred to a part of the first digitizer and/or the second digitizer. According to claim 1,
The electronic device configured to be adhered to the display panel and the support plate using a first adhesive member and a second adhesive member spaced apart through a first gap. According to claim 1,
The electronic device configured to adhere the first digitizer and the second digitizer to the lower surface of the support plate using a third adhesive member. According to claim 1,
The second gap, the third gap, the fourth gap, and the sixth gap are formed at positions substantially corresponding to a folding axis of the hinge plate. According to claim 1,
The first magnetization region and the second magnetization region are formed by external magnetic force.

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